Maternity Support Worker

Maternity Support Workers (MSW) act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives and other professional staff.
MSW's, assist in the planning, implementation,
evaluation and delivery of care by providing support to registered staff,
patients and their families. This will be achieved by the performance of
specific care tasks carried out after the successful completion of a
programme of formal training and assessment. The key role of the MSW
will be to provide breastfeeding support to newly delivered mothers in the
community setting., This position is to be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, but some cross-site working may be required. Maternity Support Workers are to act as members of the care team working under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives and other professional staff.
Maternity Support Workers assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation and delivery of care by providing support to registered staff, patients and their families. This will be achieved by the performance of specific care tasks carried out after the successful completion of a programme of formal training and assessment. The key role of the Maternity Support Worker will be to provide support to women and people requiring postnatal care at home.

Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide breastfeeding advice and support mothers in accordance with
Trust policies.
Following appropriate training, assist in the delivery of care to women and
their babies under the direction of a registered midwife.
Help to reinforce Health Education advice to women.
Respect the need for privacy and dignity.
Report any change in the condition of the mother and baby to the
registered midwife.
Report all incidents, complaints, enquiries or accidents to the midwife in
charge/Team leader.
Assist in the collection of maternity notes and any other administrative
duties.
Ensure equipment is in a safe and clean condition, reporting defects to the
midwife in charge.
Adhere to Trust infection control policy.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance in accordance with Trust
Uniform / Non uniform Policy.
Participate in the allocation of care at team level.
Receive and pass on messages and information.
Assist with the intra/inter departmental transfer of women and their babies.
Assist with training and supporting new Maternity support workers.
Assist the midwife with specific errands/tasks.
Contribute to raising awareness of public health issue e.g.
smoking/passive smoking.
Provide information and advice to parent of newborn babies
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.